Occupational Therapy in Newcastle for Children, Families and NDIS Participants
Helping children and families across Newcastle and the Hunter build confidence, independence and everyday life skills through personalised Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapy (OT) supports children and families to develop the skills needed for everyday life.
At Hunter Coast Therapy in Newcastle, our Occupational Therapists work alongside families to build confidence with daily routines, school participation, movement, sensory needs and independence at home and in the community.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Our Occupational Therapy services include:
Early Interventions
DIRFloortime
Interoception
School Readiness Skills
Posture and Core Conditioning
Gross Motor Skills
Self Care Skills including dressing, feeding,
grooming and toiletingMeditation and Mindfulness
Home Therapy Planning
Sensory Integration
Neurodiversity & Affirmation Education
Nature Based OT
Energy Regulation
Transition Planning
Visual Perceptual Skills
Breathing Skills
Equipment Prescription
Functional Capacity Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hunter Coast Therapy provides paediatric Occupational Therapy from our space in Adamstown, supporting families across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter region. Our Occupational Therapists work with children to develop school readiness skills, sensory processing, motor development and independence with everyday routines.
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Yes. Hunter Coast Therapy is a registered NDIS provider and supports NDIS participants across Newcastle and the Hunter region. Our NDIS Occupational Therapy services are designed to improve independence and participation in everyday life. Our team can assist with providing NDIS requested assessments such as Functional Capacity Assessments, progress reports or supporting evidence for eligibility requests. Our therapist provide individual goal-based support aligned to your NDIS plan. Your therapist will provide regular communication on your progress throughout your plan to assist with NDIS planning and reviews.
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Occupational Therapy can help children and parents build the skills they need for everyday life. At our Newcastle space, this may include school readiness skills, emotional regulation, parent coaching, sensory integration, gross motor development, posture and core strength, self-care skills such as dressing and feeding, and support with transitions between home, school and community activities.
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Yes. Our Occupational Therapists provide Functional Capacity Assessments in Newcastle for NDIS participants who require detailed reporting about their daily functioning, independence and support needs. These assessments help guide therapy recommendations and support planning.
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Yes. Hunter Coast Therapy supports children preparing for school with Occupational Therapy programs focused on social skills, regulation, energy management, motor coordination, visual perceptual skills and independence with school routines. Our therapists work with children, parents, teachers, and other caregivers from our space in Newcastle or come to you in the home, classroom, school or community.

